A memorial service was held at the Jewish Center, 131 west Eighty-sixth street, last night in honor of the late Joseph H. Cohen, founder of the Jewish Center and president emeritus of Beth Israel Hospital.
A memorial tablet was dedicated in the synagogue. Speakers included Rabbi Leo Jung, Samuel Levy, Judge Otto A. Rosalsky, Dr Bernard Revel, Dr. Edward L. Hunt, William Feinberg and William Weiss.
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